Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck, Passive Mount, BlkMetal Pickup

Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck Pickup – Passive Mount, Black Metal

The Seymour Duncan 8-String Invader Neck delivers aggressive, articulate output built specifically for extended-range instruments. This passive mount pickup cuts through dense tunings with clarity and controlled sustain, making it a trusted choice for modern metal and progressive players working across eight strings on stage and in the studio.

Tone & Output Character

Overwound coils paired with 3 ceramic magnets and extra large pole pieces generate a focused, high-output voice with defined string separation. The vacuum wax potting eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring stable, squeal-free tracking even at high gain—critical for live performances and tight studio recordings where feedback control matters.

Construction & Reliability

Hand-assembled in Santa Barbara, California, this neck position model features oversized metal oxide poles, a nickel silver bottom plate, and a 4-conductor shielded lead wire for flexible wiring configurations. DCR rating of 9.70 reflects the hot, articulate output signature tuned for eight-string applications. Build quality and component selection ensure dependable performance night after night.

Key Features

• 3 ceramic magnets with overwound coils
• Extra large pole pieces for enhanced string definition
• Oversized metal oxide poles
• Nickel silver bottom plate
• Vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance
• 4-conductor shielded cable for multiple wiring options
• Passive mount configuration
• Black metal cover finish
• DCR: 9.70 (neck position)
• Handmade in Santa Barbara, California

Ideal for eight-string players who demand punchy, controlled output from the neck position without sacrificing articulation or string clarity in live and recorded settings.